Metallica to play PNC Park
PITTSBURGH -- Metallica, one of the most iconic names in rock music, announced today that the band will return to the home of the Pirates on August 14. It will be the first time the band plays at the home of the Pirates since a July 26, 1992, show at Three Rivers Stadium. PNC Park will be one of just two summer stadium shows where the band will perform along with Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, NY. Both shows will feature special guests Greta Van Fleet and Ice Nine Kills.
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 4 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time via ticketmaster.com. Legacy Fan Club members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning on Monday, February 28 at 10:00 a.m. and General Fan Club members at 12:00 p.m. All presales will end Thursday, March 3 at 10 p.m. eastern time.
Formed in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield, Metallica has become one of the most influential and successful rock bands in history, having sold nearly 120 million albums worldwide and generating more than 15 billion streams while playing to millions of fans on all seven continents. The band's several multi-platinum albums include Kill ‘em All, Ride The Lightning, Master of Puppets, … And Justice for All, Metallica (commonly referred to as The Black Album), Load, Reload, St. Anger, Death Magnetic, and Hardwired...to SelfDestruct, released in November 2016 and charting at #1 in 32 countries.
Metallica's awards and accolades include nine GRAMMY Awards, two American Music Awards, multiple MTV Video Music Awards, and its 2009 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In June of 2018, the band was awarded one of the most prestigious musical honors in the world: Sweden’s Polar Music Prize.
About PNC Park
PNC Park is commonly referred to as the Best Ballpark in America as the intimate two-level structure boasts the best view in baseball with the backdrop of the Pittsburgh skyline. Its prime location along the shore of the Allegheny River creates an exciting and dramatic urban sports venue. PNC Park officially opened its gates on April 9, 2001, and played host to 21 Pirates baseball seasons, the 2006 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and countless other popular concerts and events. The classic-style ballpark embraces the progressiveness of Pittsburgh while saluting the spirit of early ballpark originals. #